FILE - In this June 25, 1982 file photo, Algerian soccer fans show money to photographers, in Gijon, Spain, after the World Cup soccer match between West Germany and Austria, one of the most controversial in World Cup history. West Germany beat Austria 1-0, a result that meant both teams progressed to the next round at Algeria's expense. The 21st World Cup begins on Thursday, June 14, 2018, when host Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/File)

Werner: World Cup no Liverpool & Real Madrid audition

The RB Leipzig striker has been heavily linked with moves to England or Spain, but he is not looking to catch the eye with Germany this summer

Napoli hires Ancelotti as coach, replacing Sarri

FILE - In this April 15, 2017 fiel photo Bayern head coach Carlo Ancelotti arrives to the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in Leverkusen, Germany. Napoli's president has thanked coach Maurizio Sarri for his contributions after the Serie A club reportedly reached a deal to hire Carlo Ancelotti as his replacement. Napoli have not announced Sarri's departure, but a messaged posted on Twitter by president Aurelio De Laurentiis on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 and retweeted by the club's official account, seemed to confirm he is leaving. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

3 German organizers of 2006 WCup indicted for tax evasion

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2015 file photo, the then President of German soccer federation Wolfgang Niersbach announces during a news conference that he is stepping back from his post as president in Frankfurt, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, file)

FILE - In this July 3, 1974 file photo, Netherlands forward Johann Cruyff scores his team's second goal against Brazil in their World Cup soccer match in Dortmund, West Germany. The Netherlands beats Brazil 2-0 to qualify for the World Cup final, where it lost 2-1 despite going ahead. The 21st World Cup begins on Thursday, June 14, 2018, when host Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo, File)

World Cup stunning moments: Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1

World Cup stunning moments: Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1

World Cup stunning moments: Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1

A Brazil fan reacts after their 7-1 demolition by Germany.

World Cup stunning moments: Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1

World Cup stunning moments: Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1

World Cup stunning moments: Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1

World Cup stunning moments: Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1

Argentina and Brazil are the two most followed teams in Bangladesh, though Germany, Spain and Portugal are also popular

Argentina and Brazil are the two most followed teams in Bangladesh, though Germany, Spain and Portugal are also popular (AFP Photo/Munir UZ ZAMAN)

The Germany international has returned to fitness in time to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final, but continues to run down his contract

WORLD CUP: Dads Ronaldo and Messi still seek World Cup title

FILE - In this July 13, 2014, file photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi scratches his head as he goes up to get his runners-up medal after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi put up impressive numbers, in life and on the field, going into a fourth World Cup for each. So much has happened for football's standout stars since the 2014 tournament left both still lacking the game's most coveted prize. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

FILE - In this July 4, 1954 file photo, West Germany's Helmut Rahn, center with arms raised, celebrates after equalizing in the World Cup soccer final match against Hungary, at Wankdorf Stadium, in Bern, Switzerland. West Germany would go on to win the match 3-2. The 21st World Cup begins on Thursday, June 14, 2018, when host Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/File)

ELX16. Atlanta (United States), 21/05/2018.- Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (L) of Germany in action against New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence (R) of Jamaica during the second half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. The Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United. (Nueva York, Alemania, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX16. Atlanta (United States), 21/05/2018.- Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (L) of Germany in action against New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence (R) of Jamaica during the second half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. The Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United. (Nueva York, Alemania, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the trophy after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in their men's singles final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy. EFE/EPA

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the trophy after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in their men's singles final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy. EFE/EPA

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's players celebrate on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's players celebrate on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's sporting manager Bruno Huebner (L) and Frankfurt's mayor Peter Feldmann hold the trophy on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's sporting manager Bruno Huebner (L) and Frankfurt's mayor Peter Feldmann hold the trophy on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac gestures to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac gestures to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

Eintracht Frankfurt's Alex Meier (C) and team mates present the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany. EFE/EPA

Eintracht Frankfurt's Alex Meier (C) and team mates present the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany. EFE/EPA

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's player Kevin-Prince Boateng holds the trophy on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's player Kevin-Prince Boateng holds the trophy on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (CL) takes a picture from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (CL) takes a picture from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (CL) takes a picture from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (CL) takes a picture from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's president Peter Fischer holds the trophy on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's president Peter Fischer holds the trophy on the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

90-014062. Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/ANDREAS ARNOLD / POOL

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's players light a flare as they present the DFB trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's players light a flare as they present the DFB trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- A fan of Eintracht Frankfurt waves a fan flag during the presentation of the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- A fan of Eintracht Frankfurt waves a fan flag during the presentation of the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's fans light flares during the presentation of the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's fans light flares during the presentation of the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's fans light flares during the presentation of the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's fans light flares during the presentation of the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans with Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann (L) and Hesse state premier Volker Bouffier (R) from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans with Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann (L) and Hesse state premier Volker Bouffier (R) from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans with assistant coach Robert Kovac (R) from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's head coach Niko Kovac (C) presents the DFB Cup trophy to the fans with assistant coach Robert Kovac (R) from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's Alex Meier (C) and team mates present the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's Alex Meier (C) and team mates present the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's players light a flare as they present the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's players light a flare as they present the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's team show the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's team show the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebic (C) and team mates show the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Frankfurt (Germany), 20/05/2018.- Eintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebic (C) and team mates show the DFB Cup trophy to the fans from the balcony of the town hall during the celebrations following their victory in the German DFB Cup, at the 'Roemer' in Frankfurt, Germany, 20 May 2018. Frankfurt won the DFB Cup final the previous day. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/RONALD WITTEK